Associate Programs

Students who seek admission to an associate degree program at Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia must have completed high school grade 12 and have taken the High School National Exam (with either “PASSED” or “FAILED” results).

Admission Process

a. Documents to be sent to Testing Center (TC)

To apply for an associate program, students must submit all the required documents below to the TC:

Required documents:

1. PUC’s registration form + two photos (4 x 6)
2. A copy of high school certificate (showing the “passed” or “failed” results), certified by the City Hall
3. A copy of National Identification Card, passport, or birth certificate
4. A receipt showing the payment for the registration fee of USD $2.50
5. And admission fee $5.00

b. PUC Undergraduate Admission Test (UAT)

Students must take UAT test for AESP program to enter an Associate/Bachelor’s degree. This AESP program is for students who wish to immediately start an associate/bachelor’s degree while at the same time study an Academic English program to support their learning at a university level.

c. PUC English Placement Test (EPT)

* For all Associate Programs except TESOL

Students must earn a passing score on EPT test for IEAP level 3, GESL level 7 and EHSS level 7, before enrolling into an associate program.
Students who have successfully completed IEAP Level 2, GESL Level 6 or EHSS Level 6 at PUC-IFL can enter an associate program directly through the Enrollment Office.

* For TESOL Associate Program

Students must earn a passing score on EPT test or have successfully completed IEAP Level 4, GESL Level 12 or EHSS Level 12 at PUC-IFL before enrolling into a TESOL associate program.

On admission, and prior to enrollment, the student will:

Sign a letter agreeing to comply with PUC academic policies and regulations and agreeing to pay all tuition charges, fees, and textbook costs as required.

Bachelor’s Programs

Students seeking admission to a bachelor’s degree program at Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia must hold a lycée baccalaureate, high school diploma or an equivalent diploma from an accredited institution.

Admission Process

a. Documents to be sent to Testing Center (TC)

To apply for a bachelor’s program, students must submit all the required documents below to the TC:

Required documents:

1. PUC’s registration form + two photos (4 x 6)
2. A copy of high school diploma or associate degree certified by the City Hall
3. A copy of National Identification Card, passport, or birth certificate
4. A receipt showing the payment for the registration fee of USD $2.50
5. And admission fee $5.00

b. PUC Undergraduate Admission Test (UAT)

Students must to take UAT test for AESP program to enter the Associate/Bachelor degree. This AESP program is for students who wish to immediately start an associate/bachelor’s degree while at the same time study an Academic English program to support their learning at a university level.

c. PUC English Placement Test, EPT

Students must earn a passing score on EPT test before enrolling into a bachelor’s program.​​ EPT test can be waived on one of the following conditions:

1. For PUC English Diplomas

Within 2 years from the date of receiving the diploma (for IEAP, GESL and EHSS), students can enter a bachelor’s program directly through the Enrollment Office.

2. For PSIS High School Certificates

Within 2 years from the date of receiving a high school diploma (with a transcript as evidence):

• If the students have studied for 4 years or more at Paññāsāstra International School (PSIS), starting from grade 7, 8 or 9, they can enter a bachelor’s program directly by filling in the registration form at Testing Center.
• If the students have studied for 3 years at Paññāsāstra International School (PSIS), starting from grade 10, they have to take a writing test and/or an interview at Testing Center. If they have good writing and/or speaking skills, they can enter a bachelor’s program directly by filling in the registration form at Testing Center.

However, for the students who have studied for 2 years or less at Paññāsāstra International School (PSIS), starting from grade 11 or 12, they cannot get a test waiver, so they have to take EPT test at Testing Center.

3. For Standardized Tests: TOEFL, IELTS & TOEIC

Within 2 years from the date of receiving the test score, students with the following scores can enter bachelor’s program directly by filling in the registration form at Testing Center:

On admission, and prior to enrollment, the student will: Sign a letter agreeing to comply with PUC academic policies and regulations and agreeing to pay all tuition charges, fees, and textbook costs as required.

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